[ahallock]

> I am starting to see people puffing on these stupid e-cigarettes in restaurants that ban cigarette smoking.

Ad hominem. Plus, just because something resembles smoking does not mean you should conflate the two, "poisoning the well."

> When you say something to them they invariably try to "educate" you on what an e-cigarette is and how it's different

Condescending and derisive.

> The FDA is collecting reports of adverse effects and there are plenty

Finally we get to some actual evidence. I'll check it out, but from that intro you're probably seeking confirmation bias. Did you find any opposing data?

[300bps]

Ad hominem

Criticizing someone's behavior is not an ad-hominem. You really don't seem to know what ad-hominem means at all. This should help you:

https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ad-hominem

Condescending and derisive.

Ironically, it is condescending and derisive that they are trying to educate me about e-cigarettes.

I'll check it out, but from that intro you're probably seeking confirmation bias

Did you just read a Wikipedia article on logical fallacies and are trying to fit as many "big words" into your HN comments as you can?

[ahelwer]

I think you misunderstood his intentions. You see, fallacies are like Harry Potter spells except their Latin names produce crushing arguments instead of magical effects. You are now engaged in a duel and must respond with your own invocations. This is how debates are conducted.